AT a recent law conference, I heard a phrase repeated frequently: “Artificial intelligence (AI) won’t replace lawyers. Lawyers who use AI will replace those who don’t.”

The reality is slightly different. Soon, all lawyers will be using AI. It will not be a competitive advantage – it will simply be a basic skill, like using email. Lawyers do not need to become software engineers or understand every function of AI platforms. What matters is understanding enough to question the output and apply sound judgment.